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Explore practical articles based on The Teachings of The Buddha. Learn about Enlightenment, meditation, mindfulness, the development of wisdom, and how to apply The Teachings in daily life.
The Teachings of The Buddha, based on the early Buddhist discourses preserved in The Pāli Canon—the largest and most complete collection of The Buddha’s Teachings.
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The Teachings of The Buddha: A Beginner’s Guide to The Path to Enlightenment
Discover the foundational Teachings of The Buddha and how they form a complete Path to Enlightenment. This beginner’s guide explains The Four Noble Truths, The Eight Fold Path, The Five Precepts, Kamma, impermanence, non-self, meditation, and how to begin a daily practice.
David Roylance
Breathing Mindfulness Meditation in Buddhism: How to Practice Mindfulness of Breathing
Learn how to practice Breathing Mindfulness Meditation using the breath as an anchor to train the mind, develop mindfulness and concentration, and practice letting go.
David Roylance
12 min read
Loving-kindness Meditation in Buddhism: How to Practice Loving-kindness and Eliminate Anger
Loving-kindness Meditation trains the mind to develop goodwill towards all beings while gradually eliminating anger, hatred, ill will, hostility, and resentment. Learn how to establish this meditation practice and carry loving-kindness into daily life.
David Roylance
15 min read
What Is Ignorance in Buddhism? A Practical Guide to Wisdom and Seeing True Reality
What is ignorance in Buddhism? Ignorance is the unknowing of true reality and one of The Three Poisons that keeps the mind unEnlightened. Learn how wisdom, Right View, and practicing The Teachings of The Buddha gradually allow the mind to see true reality and progress toward Enlightenment.
David Roylance
11 min read
What Is Anger in Buddhism? Understanding Aversion, Ill Will, and How to Let Go
What causes anger, resentment, and aversion? Learn how The Teachings of The Buddha explain anger, its connection with craving and discontentedness, and how loving-kindness, meditation, and The Eight Fold Path can train the mind to let go.
David Roylance
13 min read
What Is Craving in Buddhism? Understanding Desire, Attachment, and the Cause of Discontentedness
What is craving, and why does the mind remain dissatisfied even after getting what it wants? Learn how craving, desire, and attachment cause discontentedness and how a Practitioner can train the mind to gradually let go.
David Roylance
13 min read
Why Do We Experience Discontentedness? Understanding Its Cause and Elimination
Why does the mind experience discontentedness? Learn the Buddhist meaning of dukkha, how craving and attachment cause the mind to become discontent, and how The Eight Fold Path leads to its complete elimination.
David Roylance
15 min read
What Is Non-Self in Buddhism? Getting “The Self” Out of The Way
Learn how attachment to self image, self identity, and personal existence view creates discontentedness—and how realizing Non-self supports a peaceful mind.
David Roylance
19 min read
What Is Impermanence in Buddhism? A Practical Guide to Change, Attachment, and Discontentedness
Everything in the world is constantly changing. Learn how understanding impermanence can help a Practitioner recognize attachment, reduce discontentedness, and train the mind through The Eight Fold Path.
David Roylance
16 min read
The Natural Law of Kamma: How Your Decisions Shape Your Life
The Natural Law of Kamma explains how our intentions, speech, actions, and livelihood produce results. Learn the difference between wholesome and unwholesome Kamma, understand Old and New Kamma, and discover how wise decisions support a peaceful mind and progress on The Path to Enlightenment.
David Roylance
24 min read
What Are The Five Precepts in Buddhism? A Practical Guide to Ethical Living
The Five Precepts in Buddhism provide practical guidance for reducing harm, developing moral conduct, supporting meditation, and making wise decisions throughout daily life while progressing on The Path to Enlightenment.
David Roylance
15 min read
What Is The Eight Fold Path in Buddhism? A Practical Guide to Enlightenment
The Eight Fold Path is the complete life practice taught by The Buddha for developing wisdom, moral conduct, and mental discipline. Learn how all eight factors work together to eliminate discontentedness and guide a Practitioner toward Enlightenment.
David Roylance
23 min read
What is Enlightenment in Buddhism? A Complete Guide to Awakening
Enlightenment in Buddhism is the complete and permanent purification of the mind. Learn what an Enlightened being experiences, what causes discontentedness, the Four Stages of Enlightenment, and how The Eight Fold Path gradually develops wisdom, moral conduct, and mental discipline.
David Roylance
18 min read
The Teachings of The Buddha: A Beginner’s Guide to The Path to Enlightenment
Discover the foundational Teachings of The Buddha and how they form a complete Path to Enlightenment. This beginner’s guide explains The Four Noble Truths, The Eight Fold Path, The Five Precepts, Kamma, impermanence, non-self, meditation, and how to begin a daily practice.
David Roylance
24 min read
The Dangers of Gossip and Slander: Proceed with Caution
Learn why speaking, listening to, and repeating gossip or slander harms the mind, damages trust, and creates division. This practical guide explains how to leave harmful conversations, seek truth without spreading rumors, practice Right Speech, and cultivate harmony in relationships.
David Roylance
10 min read
Buddhist Meditation for Beginners: How to Develop a Daily Practice
Learn how to begin Buddhist meditation and develop a consistent daily practice. This beginner-friendly guide explains Breathing Mindfulness Meditation, proper posture, managing a wandering mind, overcoming common obstacles, and gradually training the mind to cultivate greater mindfulness, concentration, peace, and wisdom.
David Roylance
15 min read
Buddhist Wisdom for Daily Life: How to Apply The Teachings Every Day
Learn how to apply The Teachings of The Buddha throughout daily life by training the mind, identifying craving, practicing The Eight Fold Path, using wise speech, meditating, practicing generosity, and making wholesome decisions.
David Roylance
23 min read
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